Guide: How to do baby boomer nails with gel polish
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If you dream of a set of beautiful baby boomer nails, we can be happy that you are one step closer to the beautiful pink faded nails that have taken nail enthusiasts around the world by storm. At Nail4You you will find everything you need to create your own elegant baby boomer nails. In this post you will learn more about what baby boomer nails are and how you can easily make them at home in your own living room.
What are baby boomer nails?
You've definitely heard the name before. Baby boomer nails can easily be confused with the classic French nails. The baby boomer nails consist of a pink base, after which a white color is applied to the tip of the nail.
But that's what French nails look like, you might think. The difference, however, is that the colors on nails with baby boomer gel must fade together, whereas the color transition on the French nails is more marked. To achieve a nice color fade on the nail, we recommend that you use a fade brush for the purpose.
Remember list for before you get started
Before you get started with the process, there are certain things that you need to get a handle on first. First of all, it is important that you have cleared the table and made room so that you have a workstation with everything within reach. It is also important that you set aside adequate time so that you do not rush through and end up with a result that needs to be redone.
We've put together a to-do list of which equipment is worth having before you get started:
In addition, it is worth its weight in gold to lie in with a good nail oil to moisturize and care for nails and cuticles.
Prepping is the way forward to a long-lasting result
We would always recommend that you prepare your nails properly before applying gel polish to the nails. When you prepare your nails, you not only get a prettier result. You will also find that your nails last much longer.
For prepping the nails, we recommend:
If you are in doubt about how to prepare your nails properly, you are welcome to read our step by step guide here .
How to do baby boomer nails
It is not very difficult to make your own pink baby boomer nails. In order to get the characteristic classic look, however, it is important that you use a baby boomer gel in pink and white respectively.
Once you've got the first few nails done, the rest is a piece of cake. You'll probably get the hang of this technique quickly, and why not experiment a little the next time you do your nails? You can e.g. add nail art to baby boomer nails.
And now for the long-awaited step-by-step guide:
- Step - Prepping nails: All preparation pays off and it is no exception when you have to do baby boomer nails.
- Step - Apply a base coat: As soon as you have prepped the nails, apply a thin layer of base coat, which strengthens your nails and makes the color adhere better. Cure in UV for 30 seconds. We recommend applying 2 layers of base coat for easier removal.
- Step - First coat of color: Apply the first coat of gel polish to the nail. Here you must use the pink colour, which acts as the base of your baby boomer.
- Step - Second layer of color: You apply the second layer of babyboom gel to the tip of the nail. In this case, it is the white color.
- Step - Blend the colors: Now it's time to blend the colors together so that you achieve a faded look. A brush is used for this - we recommend that you work wet on wet. Repeat the process if you want a more pigmented look. When you have achieved the desired result, the varnish must harden under UV light/lamp.
- Step - Apply top coat: Finally, apply a layer of top coat to all nails. The top coat seals the nail and extends its durability. Cure for 30 seconds.
- Step - Nail care: Apply the final finishing touch and coat your nails and cuticles with a nourishing nail oil. This prevents the nails and cuticles from drying out.
At Nail4You, we love baby boomers. In fact, we love the simple and elegant nails so much that we have put together our very ownbaby boomer nail set , which contains everything you need to create a nice set of nails in baby boomer style.
If you have questions about how to make the popular baby boomer nails, you are welcome to ask us for advice - we are happy to share our knowledge about nails and nail products.
FAQ
What are baby boomer nails?
Baby boomer nails are characterized by creating a color palette, which typically consists of a pink base and a white color. The transition between the colors is smoother compared to e.g. French nails, which are more pronounced.
How to do baby boomer nails?
When you have prepped your nails, you first apply a pink gel to the entire nail, then paint the nail tip with a white color. Blend the colors together with a brush so that a color fade occurs in the middle of the nail. Finish with a top coat. Feel free to read our detailed guide on how to make your own baby boomer nails.
